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Each year LeadingAge Ohio offers facilities, like Maple Knoll Village, the opportunity to nominate employees that have excelled throughout the year with a unique Stars Award.

The Stars Award recognizes non-management staff who work behind the scenes to meet the daily needs of residents, clients, and program participants. These are employees who go above and beyond their required duties to improve the lives of older adults in the community.

Nominations are submitted to a committee for review, by residents, clients, family members and fellow staff members from each community. Maple Knoll Village’s staff member, Chaplain Steve Copeland, spearheaded the nomination committee for awardees at Maple Knoll Village.

On Wednesday, May 2, LeadingAge Ohio held a special ceremony where six Maple Knoll employees were given the Stars Award for their commitment and dedication to their jobs. These individuals were: Bob Blomer, Christina Bryant, Deborah Harris, Ken Harrison, Kia Burston and Tequesha Frazier. Deborah Harris also won the LeadingAge Longevity Award for her 40 years of service with Maple Knoll Communities.

Each employee excels in their position and makes a difference in the community. They were honored with a lunch presentation with other awardees from Southwest Ohio.

For more information on Maple Knoll Village or The LeadingAge Ohio Stars Award winners please call 513-782-2423 or visit us on the web at www.mapleknoll.org.